Getting an old Horse started

[AMustachedFarmer]

Hi there. I recently came into possession of a Troy-Built Horse. Not sure of the year but it is an 8hp Kohler engine. Its in terrific shape(while I didn't know the farmer personally those that did said he was very meticulous in taking care of his equipment) but it has been sitting in a basement for 12 years since the farmer died. It was running when he died but hasn't been started since. I pulled it a few times as it had old gas in it and I wanted to see how it sounded. It gave a couple of sputters like it wanted to start but didn't. I was wanting to get some advice on what tasks need to be done and what should be replaced and in what order. Thanks in advance for your attention.

 

[ILENGINE]

After setting for that long will probably need the carb cleaned. Also put in a new plug and some fresh gas and see what happens. If it starts run it for a few minutes and change the oil. After you get it running probably wouldn't be a bad idea to change the transmission oil while you are at it.